Smith v. State

David Newbern, Justice.

The appellant was convicted of delivering marijuana, and he was sentenced as an habitual offender to imprisonment for twenty-five years. He asserts two points for reversal. First, he contends evidence which could not have been admitted against him at the time the crime was committed was made admissible by legislation which became effective before he was tried. He argues the legislative act making the evidence admissible is ex post facto legislation as it was applied in his case and is thus prohibited. We conclude the legislation did not violate U. S. Const., art. 1, §…